# Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Academy Award wins for acting, with four Oscars for Best Actress — for 'Morning Glory' (1933), 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' (1967), 'The Lion in Winter' (1968), and 'On Golden Pond' (1981). Born in Hartford, Connecticut, to a progressive family, she brought fierce independence and a refusal to conform to conventional femininity to both her life and her performances. Her 26-year personal and professional partnership with Spencer Tracy, conducted privately despite his marriage to another woman, is one of Hollywood's most enduring love stories.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** May 12, 1907
- **Birthplace:** Hartford, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** Actress
- **Category:** Movies & TV
- **Also Known As:** The First Lady of American Cinema, Kate

## Overview

Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Academy Award wins for acting, with four Oscars for Best Actress — for 'Morning Glory' (1933), 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' (1967), 'The Lion in Winter' (1968), and 'On Golden Pond' (1981). Born in Hartford, Connecticut, to a progressive family, she brought fierce independence and a refusal to conform to conventional femininity to both her life and her performances. Her 26-year personal and professional partnership with Spencer Tracy, conducted privately despite his marriage to another woman, is one of Hollywood's most enduring love stories.

## Profile Focus

Katharine Hepburn is profiled in Peoplebio under Actress. Current rank signal: #253. Trend score: 0.5.

## Public Impact

This entry tracks Katharine Hepburn's relevance in Movies & TV using structured profile metadata, trend signals, and ongoing editorial updates.

## Timeline

### 1907 — Birth
Born in Hartford, United States

### 2026 — Profile Created
Katharine Hepburn was added to the Peoplebio knowledge graph.

### 2026 — Profile Enrichment Update
Bio sections, timeline, quick facts, and profile notes were expanded.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Katharine Hepburn is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Actress."
> — Katharine Hepburn, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Profile summary: Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Academy Award wins for acting, with four Oscars for Best Actress — for 'Morning Glory' (1933), 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' (1967), 'The Lion in Winter' (1968), and 'On Golden Pond' (1981)."
> — Katharine Hepburn, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This profile was enriched with structured overview blocks."
> — Katharine Hepburn, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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